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State

Annual poultry donation highlights generosity of Indiana farmers

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch accepted more than 100 tons, or 200,000 pounds, of poultry products on behalf of the state as part of the 72nd annual poultry donation. Lt. Governor Crouch, the Indiana State Poultry Association (ISPA),…

November 25, 2019

State

Results of the 2019 Make Good Decisions Campaign announced

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – State officials have announced the results of the 2019 Make Good Decisions Social Media Campaign. With the theme, #KnowEnough, the ad campaign was designed to inform Hoosier college students about Indiana’s existing Lifeline Law, which prohibits criminal…

November 24, 2019

State

Speaker Bosma announces his plan to retire after 2020 legislative session

House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) provided the following statement on his plan to retire after the 2020 legislative session in May, which he announced during his Organization Day speech at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019: STATEHOUSE –…

November 19, 2019

State

General Assembly kicks off 2020 session

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This…

November 19, 2019

State

Grants available to support rural energy innovation

INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Office of Energy Development, in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, announced Nov. 15 that matching grants are available to rural communities seeking to improve energy efficiency. “Energy infrastructure and planning are vital to our…

November 16, 2019

State

Curtis Hill Announces Re-Election Campaign for Indiana Attorney General

SOURCE: News release from Curtis Hill for Indiana Indianapolis, IN – Today, Attorney General Curtis Hill announced that he is running for re-election in 2020: “Over the last three years, I have worked to fulfill my pledge to Hoosiers: from cracking…

November 14, 2019

State

High-tech medical manufacturing company chooses Miami County for new production, research facility

BUNKER HILL, Ind. – Arizona Isotopes Research Corp. (AZI), a radionuclide manufacturer, announced plans today to establish operations in Indiana, constructing a state-of-the-art isotope production and scientific research facility in Miami County, which is expected to create up to 40…

November 14, 2019

State

Gov. Holcomb announces Bedel to lead new Indiana Destination Development Corporation

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced last week that Elaine Bedel will serve as secretary and CEO of the newly established Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). Bedel currently serves as president of the Indiana…

November 3, 2019

State

Arts Commission announces 2020 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards opportunities

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced two opportunities related to the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards. Call for Award Nominations The Governor’s Arts Awards were established by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Office of the Governor to recognize individuals, communities, and…

November 3, 2019

Community, State

New ag-based strategy offers different approach to growing rural Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — A new strategy is working to change how rural communities think about economic development by helping them leverage the strongest asset in their backyard – agriculture. Known as the Rural Economic Development Model, the process involves utilizing an…

October 28, 2019

Community, State

Newly Appointed State Fire Marshal Stephen Cox Sworn-In

Stephen Cox was sworn-in as the new Indiana State Fire Marshal today among a group of firefighting leadership from around the state. The brief swearing-in ceremony was held at the Brownsburg Fire Territory Training Facility and was attended by firefighters…

October 21, 2019

Community, State

September Indiana Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.2 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The last time Indiana’s unemployment rate was lower than 3.2 percent was December 2000. The monthly unemployment…

October 20, 2019

Community, State

School safety a top priority during America’s Safe Schools Week

With the school year in full swing, Hoosiers are encouraged to remain vigilant to ensure safe schools as the nation recognizes America’s Safe Schools Week, Oct. 21-27. Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb also proclaimed Oct. 21-27 as Safe Schools Week…

October 20, 2019

Community, State

Donato elected District 18 State Senator

At a caucus held Monday, Sept. 9 in Peru, Stacey Donato was selected by Republican precinct committee members from District 18 to fill the remainder of former State Senator Randy Head’s term. Votes were cast by secret ballot, with a…

September 9, 2019

Community, Government, State

Senate District 18 Caucus Candidates Set

INDIANAPOLIS – The final roster of candidates vying to fill the remainder of former State Senator Randy Head’s term has been set. The caucus will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Miami County 4-H Community Building…

September 6, 2019

Community, Health, State

Indiana launches effort to curb youth vaping

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), at the direction of Governor Eric J. Holcomb, today announced a three-pronged strategy to reduce vaping among Indiana youth. According to the 2018 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS), vaping has increased more than…

August 29, 2019

Community, State

Governor Holcomb to Build Transpacific Business Relationships in Asia

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead economic development trips to Asia in the coming months to support the state of Indiana’s increasingly global economy, strengthening partnerships and creating connections across business, culture, education, government and even sports. “Markets…

August 25, 2019

Community, State

Indiana Department of Insurance offers tips on insurance coverage for college students

Indianapolis – It’s time for the first day of classes for most students heading to colleges and universities in Indiana. While your focus may be on your child’s move and making sure their living space is a safe and comfortable…

August 18, 2019

Community, State

Weekend Work: Construction around Marion County: Friday, August 2 to Monday, August 5, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Transportation is asking drivers to plan ahead for another full weekend of construction in Marion County. Contractors will be working to repair winter damage and improve pavement conditions in five different zones around Indianapolis interstates.…

August 1, 2019

Community, State

Private employment hits another new high in 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – The number of working Hoosiers continues to climb in 2019, as the state hit record private employment in June. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) reported on July 19 that private employment last month preliminarily hit 2,750,700—a…

July 28, 2019